As a Team Leader Level 3 apprentice you will be managing teams and projects in order to meet the goals of the private, public or voluntary organisation you are working for.

As a Team Leader you will have the opportunity to work in the private, public or third sector in a variety of organisation sizes and structures.

Pursuing a career as a Team Leader is the first line management role and within your job your typical roles and responsibilities include-

• Managing operational and project responsibilities

• Being responsible for managing a team in order to meet the desired outcomes of your organisation.

• Providing direction, instructions and guidance in the organisation to ensure the achievement of set goals.

• Supporting, managing and developing team members

• Managing projects

• Planning and monitoring workloads and resources

• Delivering operational plans

• Resolving problems and issues which arise

• Building relationships both internally and externally to support the best possible outcomes for the organisation and reinforce its values.

As an apprentice you need to be employed for at least 30 hours a week. For more detail on the Apprenticeship standard for this qualification visit the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education: Team leader or supervisor / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

Assessment

You will be building up a portfolio of evidence throughout the duration of the programme to support you when you reach the End Point Assessment (EPA) stage of the apprenticeship which involves two parts:

• Presentation with Questions and Answers- This involves you as an apprentice preparing and delivering a presentation, providing a summary of your role as a team leader and what you do and its relevance to both your role and organisation. After the presentation you will be asked questions with regards to your presentation. The presentation will last approximately 20 minutes and the questioning will last 30 minutes.

• Professional Discussion underpinned by a Portfolio of Evidence- This involves an independent assessor asking you at least six questions regarding your understanding of your job role in line with the standard. The discussion will last at least 60 minutes. Prior to the discussion you will build up a portfolio of evidence to support you in being able to answer the questions.

The Lancaster & Morecambe Leadership & Management Academy is able to tailor the Leadership & Management Apprenticeship programmes to specific industries and has successfully worked with cohorts from various sectors including Education, Manufacturing and Care.

Upon completion of this apprenticeship you may wish to continue into full time work. Typical job roles can include Supervisor, Team Leader, Project Officer, Shift Supervisor and Shift Manager.

To study this Apprenticeship you must:

• Have enthusiasm for the subject area

• Enjoy working with people

• Have good timekeeping

• Have a commitment to study

• Be able to work independently

• Have good interpersonal and communication skills

• Attention to detail

• Work well individually and as part of a team

5 GCSEs in English and Maths grade 4/C or above or Functional Skills Level 2.

Or the ability to demonstrate ability to this level through initial assessments.

If you would like to enquire for this Apprenticeship, please click 'Enquire' in the top right, follow the steps, and our Apprenticeship Team will be in touch with you. Alternatively, you can explore our current vacancies on the 'Apprenticeship Vacancies' page and apply now.

If you are already employed then please contact our Apprenticeship Team on 01524 521483.

Course code: A34456-A1A